Antique Edison Diamond Mod. London Phonograph. England – USA, Circa 1915

Fantastic antique Edison Diamond mod. London gramophone or phonograph made in England USA circa 1915 and in excellent condition. The gramophone is exceptionally well preserved though being nearly one century old; it is in fine working order and sounds really well. This can be checked by playing some of the 12 original Edison Diamond records that come with it. It includes two reproducers: one with a diamond stylus, to play the brand's records, and an adapter for a standard stylus for standard gramophone records. This last one is a very rare and exclusive item of which there are very few units. The gramophone itself is quite a singular and special piece; when in operation, the inner speaker pivots as the arm moves towards its position The box is made of solid mahogany wood, with a great satin finish in very good condition. Inside it is painted black and bears the Edison logo printed in golden lettering. There is also a metal nameplate with the inscription EDISON DISC PHONOGRAPH and several numeric references stamped on the metal surface. Beside the turntable we can see the Thomas A. Edison signature printed in golden lettering, in fine condition. All the gramophones component parts are original (except maybe the fabric of the front loudspeaker) and remain well preserved. As attractive as exclusive, this antique Edison Diamond mod. London is quite a rare and special item. Dimensions: Width: 18.11 in / 46 cm. Depth: 20.35 in / 51.7 cm. Height: 19.29 in / 49 cm. Edison Company History The phonograph was invented by Thomas Alva Edison in 1877. While working in some improvements for the telegraphs and telephones of those days, the famous North American inventor imagined a new method to record sounds in tinfoil-covered cylinders. Then he designed a machined with a mechanic motor which mounted two different needles: a recording one and a playing one. The first words ever recorded are part of the History: they were the first words of a popular rhyme, Mary had a little lamb. The inventor himself was astonished when he heard himself saying the words. The following year he founded the Edison Speaking Phonograph Company to sell his invention, but the phonograph was not a really popular item until some years later. Edison founded several companies during his life, among them the Edison Bell of London, and his own trademark, Thomas A. Edison.